Cybersecurity Specialist IAT II - Intermediate

ITC Defense Corp.; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision

Life & AD&D Insurance

401(k) Contribution

Job summary

ITC Defense Corp. in Dahlgren, VA, is hiring a Cybersecurity Specialist IAT II – Intermediate to support DoD systems and enclave environments, focusing on A&A activities, security controls, and vulnerability management.

The role involves developing cybersecurity artifacts, preparing authorization packages, and managing POA&Ms in eMASS, with coordination between government and contractor teams to address requirements. An IAT II certification and DoD experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM or cybersecurity-related field with 5+ years cybersecurity experience.
• Bachelor's degree in non-STEM/non-cybersecurity field with 7+ years DoD cybersecurity experience.
• Associate's degree in STEM or cybersecurity-related field with 10+ years DoD cybersecurity experience.
• IAT Level II certification meeting DoD requirements.
• Technical certifications or hands-on experience with security tools such as McAfee Endpoint Security, ACAS, Splunk, or related toolsets.

Responsibilities

• Apply cybersecurity policies, tools, procedures, and established practices to identify and mitigate system vulnerabilities.
• Develop, maintain, and update cybersecurity artifacts supporting A&A activities.
• Prepare documentation and evidence for authorization packages.
• Evaluate and assess the effectiveness of security controls through testing, analysis, and documentation.
• Manage POA&Ms in eMASS.
• Submit and manage eMASS workflows.
• Support, monitor, test, and troubleshoot hardware and software cybersecurity issues within enclave environments.
• Review technical assessment reports and assist with prioritizing corrective actions.
• Coordinate with government and contractor personnel to address cybersecurity requirements and security-related issues.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

IAT Level II certification

DoD cybersecurity experience

Clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM or cybersecurity-related field (5+ years)

Bachelor's degree in non-STEM/non-cybersecurity field (7+ years DoD)

Associate's degree in STEM or cybersecurity-related field (10+ years DoD)

Tools

McAfee Endpoint Security

ACAS

Splunk

eMASS

Job description

Location: Dahlgren VA

Position: Cybersecurity Specialist IAT II - Intermediate

Overview: ITC Defense is seeking a Cybersecurity Specialist IAT II – Intermediate to support cybersecurity activities for Department of Defense (DoD) systems and enclave environments. The position supports cybersecurity assessment and authorization, security control evaluation, vulnerability management, and the development and maintenance of cybersecurity documentation and authorization artifacts.

Responsibilities

• Apply cybersecurity policies, tools, procedures, and established practices to identify and mitigate system vulnerabilities while supporting overall system security objectives


• Develop, maintain, and update cybersecurity artifacts supporting Assessment and Authorization (A&A) activities


• Prepare documentation and evidence for authorization packages


• Evaluate and assess the effectiveness of security controls through testing, analysis, and documentation


• Manage Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) in eMASS


• Submit and manage eMASS workflows


• Support, monitor, test, and troubleshoot hardware and software cybersecurity issues within enclave environments


• Review technical assessment reports and assist with prioritizing corrective actions


• Coordinate with government and contractor personnel to address cybersecurity requirements and security-related issues


• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM or cybersecurity-related field from an accredited institution and at least 5 years of cybersecurity technical experience; OR


• Bachelor's degree in a non-STEM/non-cybersecurity field and at least 7 years of DoD cybersecurity technical experience supporting missile defense or other complex DoD programs/projects; OR


• Associate's degree in a STEM or cybersecurity-related field and at least 10 years of DoD cybersecurity experience supporting missile defense or other complex DoD programs/projects


• IAT Level II certification meeting DoD requirements


• Technical certification or at least 2 years of hands‑on experience with one or more of the following:


• McAfee Endpoint Security


• Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS)


• Splunk


• Network, enclave, or system security toolsets


• Experience reviewing technical assessment results and prioritizing cybersecurity corrective actions


• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting technical reviews, management, or assessment of:

• Software and cloud environments


• Firewalls


• Network defense


• Ports, protocols, and services


• DevSecOps environments


• Experience supporting DoD Assessment and Authorization (A&A) processes and eMASS


• Experience supporting missile defense or other complex DoD programs

Why work at ITC Defense

• Employer Supplemented Health Insurance


• Employer Paid Dental and Vision Insurance


• Employer Paid Life and AD&D Insurance


• 3% Biweekly 401(k) Contribution


• Paid Time Off


• Tuition and Certification Reimbursement


• Competitive Salaries with Performance Incentives


• A positive working environment with supportive teammates and leadership

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in Virginia, ITC Defense is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range is specific to the State of Virginia and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and delivery model. We would not anticipate that the individual hired into this role would land at or near the top end of the range, but such a decision will be dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the range is $97,913.00 - $111,197.00 annually.

We are an organization of many diverse business opportunities, but each and every one of them centers around our people. ITC Defense Corp. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or protected veteran status. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Employment with ITC is at-will. ITC Defense welcomes resume submissions directly from individual job seekers. Unsolicited resumes from employment agencies will not be honored.

ACCESSIBILITY- Candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and that, if requested, reasonable accommodation may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation for purposes of participating in the application/selection process with ITC. Please refer to our website www.itcdefense.com/careers for further information on all our EEO/VEVRAA policies.

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